My father is in Marrakech, haven’t heard from him directly, believe he is ok via the friends he is with who sent quick messages/calls to their family after the quake. Should I assume electricity is down hence why he can’t contact us directly now? #earthquakemorocco
MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE
- 6.8 magnitude quake, the country's strongest on record
- At least 632 people confirmed to have died so far, most in remote mountainous areas
- Death toll expected to continue rising
- Some buildings have collapsed in the old city of Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site
BREAKING: Hundreds of people killed after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco overnight - the strongest in 123 years.
The epicenter was in the High Atlas mountains, about 72km southwest of Marrakech. Our latest reporting on CNN
Devastating to hear the news coming out of Morocco this morning.
My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and everyone impacted by this terrible earthquake.
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